Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :Location : Remote - US Only will be verified
Job Type : Full-time
About Us :
Kalamata Capital Group is an innovative financial technology company that offers funding to small businesses. We are looking for an experienced and highly-skilled Senior Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to building new web applications.
Summary
The ideal candidate will be a backend expert with deep knowledge of the Node.js ecosystem, writing robust and scalable code using TypeScript, and managing high-performance NoSQL databases, specifically MongoDB. This role requires technical leadership, mentoring abilities, and a strong commitment to quality and architectural excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Design and Development : Lead the design, development, and deployment of secure, scalable, and high-performance backend services and RESTful APIs using Node.js and TypeScript .
Database Management : Architect and optimize data models in MongoDB , ensuring high availability, performance, and data integrity for large-scale applications.
Code Quality & Best Practices : Write clean, modular, testable, and reusable code. Drive code review processes, enforce coding standards, and implement effective unit and integration tests.
System Architecture : Contribute to architectural decisions, including the design of microservices and event-driven systems, focusing on application scalability and resilience.
Collaboration : Work closely with business stakeholders, onshore / offshore developers, and other cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Troubleshooting : Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues and production incidents.
Mentorship : Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Experience : 8+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 5+ years focused on backend development with Node.js.
Core Technologies : Expert-level proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript .
Database Expertise : Strong hands-on experience with MongoDB , including schema design, aggregation pipelines, performance tuning, indexing, and management (e.g., using Mongoose or similar ORMs / drivers).
API Development : Proven experience designing and implementing highly available and secure RESTful APIs.
Tools & Systems : Proficiency with version control (Git) and building modern CI / CD pipelines (GitHub Actions). Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) are a plus.
Cloud Platform : Experience deploying and operating services on major cloud platforms (AWS).
Soft Skills : Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to thrive in an Agile / Scrum environment.
Preferred (Bonus) Skills
Experience in a full-stack capacity with a modern front-end framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
This is a remote position.
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